KEEN gardeners should note the date of the Mapperton Autumn Charity Garden Fair on Sunday September 17.

The fair takes place at Mapperton House, near Beaminster.

There will be more than 30 specialist nurseries and garden-related stands from throughout the south west offering an unusual and wide choice of herbaceous plants, shrubs and gifts.

Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available.

Entry to the fair, from 10am to 4pm, is £3 for adults and free for children. A share of the proceeds will go to the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.